Naturalistic Viewpoints in Psychological Research [Hardcover] Willems, Edwin P. and Harold L. Raush (eds)

Description

1969 edition. Hardcover has some moderate wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages have some marks and the binding is secure.

This well-worn volume, “Naturalistic Viewpoints in Psychological Research,” offers a fascinating glimpse into the mid-20th century shift towards more empirical and observational approaches in psychology. Edited by Edwin P. Willems and Harold L. Raush, this 1969 collection brings together essays from leading scholars advocating for a move away from strictly laboratory-based experiments towards more naturalistic studies of human behavior in real-world settings. At a time when the field was dominated by behaviorism and the clinical model, this book represents an early embrace of ecological validity and the importance of context in understanding the human psyche. For collectors, this copy bears the visible marks of its own journey through the decades, with its scuffed hardcover and well-thumbed pages hinting at the lively debates it may have sparked among students and researchers grappling with these pioneering ideas. A fascinating artifact of a pivotal moment in the evolution of psychological thought.